Over the past two decades, Mauritius has steadily expanded its electricity production capacity to meet increasing consumption demands, with installed capacity growing from approximately 829 MW in 2005 to around 955 MW in 2023. While the island’s electricity generation remained predominantly fossil-fuel-based, notably coal and heavy fuel oil, renewable sources—primarily bagasse, hydroelectricity, solar, and wind—have contributed around 20-25% historically, although this figure dipped to approximately 17.6% by 2023 due to declining bagasse output.
Looking forward, Mauritius has set ambitious targets for transforming its energy landscape. By 2030, the government aims to achieve 60% renewable electricity and completely phase out coal use. This goal necessitates significant investments in solar power, wind energy, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects, alongside substantial deployment of battery storage and smart-grid technologies to manage energy intermittency and ensure grid reliability. Peak electricity demand is projected to grow steadily, reaching around 640 MW by 2030 and potentially surpassing 700 MW by 2035, underscoring the importance of careful capacity planning to balance sustainability and reliability in Mauritius’s future energy mix.
